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Sydney Marovitz Golf Course

Restaurant

3600 N Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60613

Lakeview

Aug 26, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Ice machine contaminated with black and brown mold used for human consumption.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine interior had excessive black and brown mold; all ice was discarded and machine must be cleaned and sanitized.
  • No certified food service manager on premises while preparing and serving ready-to-eat foods like chicken, hamburgers, and wings.
  • No cleanup supplies or procedures available to respond to vomiting or diarrheal events.
  • Front entrance door has half-inch gap at bottom, allowing rodent entry; also missing supplies like hand soap at multiple handwashing sinks.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AND ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FORHUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection History

Sydney Marovitz Golf Course has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 33% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 25, 2026.

Aug 25, 2026Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Sep 3, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 26, 2025FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

28 violations